The VAHHA Gold Star Program is designed to recognize VAHHA member home health agencies that employ best practices for recruitment and retention of caregivers, particularly direct care staff. Agencies which choose to participate must select at least one best practice to incorporate into the agency operations. The best practice options include changes to staff recruitment, staff orientation, staffing levels and work hours, professional development, supervision, team approaches and staff recognition. In order to qualify for a Gold Star, the agency must submit an action plan to improve operations in one of these seven best practice areas.

The VAHHA Gold Star Council will review the applications and determine if the program qualifies for consideration for a Gold Star award.  

Please note, the Gold Star cycle is on a revolving basis.  If interested, contact VAHHA. The VAHHA Gold Star Committee will work with you to develop a project timeline. 

• Gold Star Instruction/Introduction

• Gold Star Application
          Cover Sheet
          Goals Chart
          Work Planning Chart
          Challenge & Assessment
          Self Assessment

• Gold Star Assessment

                  Staff Recruitment
                  Orientation
                  Staffing Levels 

                  Professional Development

                  Supervision    

                  Team Approach

                  Staff Recognition

• Gold Star Workbook (PDF Format)

• Gold Star Workbook (Word Format)

• First Gold Star Award

Questions call VAHHA at 802-229-0579